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Tasty Tidbits: Karen Young's Valley Restaurant Roundup

Find out what's in, what's out, and specials around town in this roundup of restaurant news around the San Fernando Valley

Lake Street Creamery is moving their unique ice cream flavors into a brick and mortar location in Burbank’s equestrian neighborhood (1221 W. Riverside Drive). Expect the same delicious ice cream. If you haven’t tried their donut ice cream or the Don Draper (vanilla, bourbon  smoke and a swirl of caramel), you haven’t really lived. Owners Beth Colla and Tim Ferguson are building an ice cream cafe where you can sit and relax, use wi fi, enjoy ice cream, floats, shakes, coffee selections and other items TBA. Since it’s in the equestrian area, there will also be an area to secure horses.

Speaking of Riverside Drive, The Riverside Cafe, is in danger of closing due to the economic times. It’s a very low key, quaint spot with an eclectic menu. Owner Matthew Peek wrote a note on Facebook about the situation. Mention the note and get 20 percent off your meal.

In close by Toluca Lake, a ways west on Riverside Drive, The Counter Burger, recently opened its doors, replacing Koo Koo Roo, after a lengthy building period.

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Brats Brothers is opening their doors in a new and bigger location in Sherman Oaks next to Oakfire today, August 3, at 11 a.m. Beer and wine will be served along with their outrageously tasty brats. 13355 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks (just east of Dixie Cyn).

Sherman Oaks recently saw the opening of  The World Famous Spitting Chicken Cantina, replacing Kintara, just a few doors east of Mad Bull’s Tavern in Sherman Oaks. Restaurateur Richard DiSisto’s (Mad Bull’s Tavern and Lucy’s 51) latest concept  is a surfer roadside cantina in Mexico with a modern twist.  Former Max and Senor Fred chef Maria Magdaleno is helming the kitchen featuring an array of appetizers, such as quesadillas, ceviche, taquitos an a queso fundido (cheese fondue with squash blossom or chorizo).  Tacos, burritos and enchiladas fill the menu alongside larger entrees, such as chilaquiles, carne asada and chicken mole. Designed with rustic wood and  leather banquettes, stools and slight touches of surfer decor, it’s a spirited environment — especially after a Cadillac Margarita. 

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Suddenly gone in Studio City is Ole Tapas Bar.

Pinot Bistro in Studio City is currently offering BYOB dinners with a customized menu. Call the restaurant at least three days in advance and provide the vintage or variety of your wine, the number of diners in the party, the preferred number of courses and any dietary restrictions. Pinot Bistro Executive chef Steven Mary will create a three to five-course meal highlighting your wines. Price ranges from  $39 to $54 per person. BYOB dinners are available 5:30-9:30 p.m. Monday – Friday. Pinot Bistro also has an ongoing no corkage fee policy daily for regular meals.

Karen Young is the Founder/Editor of MYDAILYFIND.COM, a lifestyle site with a free subscriber newsletter about where to eat, shop, play in the 818.

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